jet lag
noun
a temporary disruption of the body's normal biological rhythms after high-speed air travel through several time zones.
jetlag
-
a variation of
jet lag.
Example Sentences
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Johannesburg is only an hour ahead of the UK in July, minimising jetlag for that leg of England's trip.
From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2026
Thankfully, guests can sit in the “Sunrise” and “Moonrise” relaxation rooms, spaces designed to accelerate travelers’ adaptation to new time zones and reduce jetlag.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 11, 2024
Various factors, including jetlag from traveling or the onset of hunger during the late hours of the night, can interrupt sleep and lead to metabolic, cardiovascular, and mental health diseases and conditions.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 3, 2024
Barnes compared the extra hour to permanently, and voluntarily, "inducing ourselves with an hour of jetlag."
From Salon ● Mar. 12, 2023
Shaking jetlag and getting acclimated to the six-hour time difference is the priority.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 21, 2022
